Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A230

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony A230, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the A230 (10MP) is very comparable but the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The TG-630 iHS was revealed 3 years later than the A230 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TG-630 iHS grades vs the A230 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-630 iHS & Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery & Sony A230 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS enjoys outer measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony A230 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the TG-630 iHS versus the A230.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and A230 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The visual here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-630 iHS and A230.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-630 iHS having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Olympus TG-630 iHS will produce more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher TG-630 iHS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.